Pousada Castelo de Obidos

We stayed in a room in the castle walls, but not really in the older part of the castle, but the room was perfect. We had access to the castle that regular tourists would not have had. The room was modern and updated with air. The restaurant was fantastic. The hotel staff was outstanding. I highly recommend this pousda castle and will definitely return! Due to a festival and limited cars allowed into the medieval, we parked in Arcus Pastry and walked the mile up to the castle. The hotel did offer rides to the hotel, but we were unaware. We did take advantage of the ride from hotel back to the lot after our stay.

As part of any Portugal or Spain trip it is a “must” to experience a pousada (or posada in Spain) stay at least once. We have done this several times before in Spain - this was our first Portugal experience. The facilities, ambience and sense of history and grandeur in these hotels is definitely an experience worth splurging for at least once per trip. The Obidos Castelo pousada was definitely right in line with that expectation.

The view and setting was stunning. Exclusive breakfast for hotel guests, away from the busy tourists, was an appreciated touch. Facilities were wonderful. Guilhermes was the best staff member with 5 star service.

Obidos is a wonderful walled city and this Pousada is built into the wall. The castle/ Pousada has great view points for fabulous views of the town and surrounding area. There are also charming sitting areas in the Pousada for morning coffee or afternoon beverages. Our room was very spacious with a comfortable bed. The windows in the room were small but totally part of the charm of staying in a castle. The breakfast had a very good selection of hot and cold items.

We loved our time at the castle, it was a unique and wonderful experience. We normally travel on a MUCH lower budget, but saved up specifically to stay in the tower room because we were so excited. Staying at the castle means you can access the private courtyard and interiors of the castle. The restaurant was also very good. Some of the reviews complained about the stairs, but this is a historic castle from centuries before elevators were invented so it comes with the territory. It would be a disservice to destroy the history and change the castle to add them. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They even carried our bags up the stairs to our rooms so we didn’t have to lug them up. Highly recommend this experience!